Many events went down in history 70 years ago. During the country's development process, many things have changed, however some places have kept their historical traces. Here are images of Hanoi then and now.


Ba Dinh square on September 2, 1945. The photo was taken by French photographer Philippe de Villers.

 

 



Ba Dinh square prepares for the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnamese National Day.

 

 

 



Guerrilla armies concentrated in front of the Hanoi Opera House on August 30, 1945

 

 

 



The Hanoi Opera House keeps its original architecture.

 

 

 

 



Another corner of the Hanoi Opera House many years ago ...

 

 

 



…and now

 

 

 

 



Hanoians occupy Bac Bo phu (Northern Region Office) on August 19, 1945

 

 

 

 



In 1945, Bac Bo phu became the Government Guesthouse. In 2005, the site was recognised as a historical site.

 

 

 

 

 



Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square in October 10, 1945.

 

 

 

 

 



Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square now.

 

 

 

 

 



A deserted Hang Dao Street in 1945.

 

 

 

 

 



Hang Dao Street is currently one of the most bustling trade streets in Hanoi.

 

 

 

 

 



A corner of Paul Bert Street - Francis Garnier Boulevard

 

 

 

 

 



A corner of Dinh Tien Hoang – Trang Tien intersection.

 

 

 

 



Hang Trong post under French domination. The photo was taken by Harrison Forman.

 

 

 

 

The post became the office of Hoan Kiem district’s police.

 

 

 

 



Hoa Lo prison - Maison Centrale. Over more than half a century, 200 revolutionary soldiers died and many were subjected to cruel torture and long detainment at the prison.

 

 

 

 



The prison is now a historical site open to visitors.

 

 

 

 



Thap Rua (Turtle Tower) at that time…

 

 

 

 



…and now

 

Nhan Dan